Aspirin

Question 1

Aspirin Class

Answer 1

Platelet Aggregator Inhibitor

Question 2

Aspirin Presentation

Answer 2

300mg dispersible tablet
300mg Enteric Coated Tablet

Question 3

Aspirin Administration

Answer 3

Orally (PO) - if soluble, disperse in water. if non soluble, to be chewed.

Question 4

Aspirin Indications

Answer 4

Cardiac chest pain or suspected myocardial infarction.
Management of Unstable Angina and Non ST-Elevation MI
Management of STEMI

Question 5

Aspirin Contraindications

Answer 5

Active symptomatic gastro-intestinal ulcer
Bleeding disorder (e.g. Haemophilia)
KSAR
Patients < 16 yrs old (risk of Reye’s Syndrome)

Question 6

Aspirin Dosages

Answer 6

Adult: 300mg

Paed: not indicated

Question 7

Aspirin Side Effects

Answer 7

Epigastric pain and discomfort
Bronchospasm
Gastrointestinal Haemorrhage
Increased Bleeding Time
Skin reactions in hypersensitive patients

Question 8

Aspirin Additional Info

Answer 8

Aspirin 300mg is indicated for cardiac chest pain regardless if patient is on anti-coagulants or is already on aspirin.
If the patient has swallowed an aspirin (enteric coated) preparation without chewing it, the patient should be regarded as not having taken any aspirin;
Administer Aspirin 300mg PO.